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Daily Life - 3rd prize

July 01, 1982

Tony and Terry wait at a traffic light to cross the street. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs. He is married to Terry, his former therapist.

July 01, 1982

Terry assists Tony with his artificial arms. She stresses the fact that she married Tony because she loves him, not out of sympathy. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs. He is married to Terry, his former therapist.

July 01, 1982

Tony opens the refrigerator door with his chin and drinks from an open bottle, left there for him by his wife. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs.

July 01, 1982

During a move from the suburbs to the City (so he can attend school), Tony assists with the clean-up of their apartment. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs.

July 01, 1982

Tony does most of the small errands. He's not afraid at all to ask for assistance. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs.

July 01, 1982

Tony Lebahn, who was born without arms or legs, usually wears his artificial arms only to school. He complains of them being hot and uncomfortable, but they make writing much easier.

July 01, 1982

Tony runs his wheelchair with a strong shoulder. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs.

July 01, 1982

Tony plays and coaches a floor hockey team. He's a sports nut and never misses a pro-hockey or pro-football game. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs.

July 01, 1982

Terry dries Tony off after a bath. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs. He is married to Terry, his former therapist.

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Arts and Sciences - 3rd prize

Stormi Lee Greener

The Minneapolis Star and Tribune

1983 Photo Contest - Daily Life - 3rd prize
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Stormi Lee Greener

The Minneapolis Star and Tribune

01 July, 1982

Tony opens the refrigerator door with his chin and drinks from an open bottle, left there for him by his wife. Tony Lebahn was born without arms or legs.

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